Get your leafy greens in Redbridge
Known for its award-winning parks and open spaces, this east London borough is one of the capital's greenest areas.
Valentines Park is a real gem, with its ornamental gardens, boating lake, bowling green and outdoor gym. Within the park lies Valentines Mansion and Gardens, a beautifully restored 300-year-old country house. Elsewhere, Hainault Forest Country Park offers 300 acres of countryside, play areas, farm and zoo.
Discover Ilford's cultural side
See the past brought to life at Redbridge Museum. Explore over 150,000 years of the borough's history through interactive displays, and learn how Redbridge grew from a cluster of villages to a modern suburb between 1900 and 1939.
Also in Ilford, the Kenneth More Theatre serves up a diverse programme of amateur and professional performances, from the Hot Mikado to Peter Pan.
Saddle up at Aldersbrook Riding School
Always wanted to take the reins? This equestrian centre Near Wanstead Flats offers lessons for both adults and children so you can learn as a family. And it'll help you get fit - health experts say an hour's horse riding is as beneficial as a jog or game of tennis. Younger members of the family can also take part in grooming competitions and riding to music.
Looking for accommodation in Redbridge? Try Travelodge London Ilford Gants Hill Hotel, Travelodge London Ilford Hotel or Travelodge London Snaresbrook Hotel.